Complex fiduciary and financial relationships can create exacting operational duties and responsibilities—as well as the potential for high-risk litigation and claims. Ruth helps clients meet those challenges with guidance and dispute representation that reflects a rare combination of transactional and litigation expertise.
An accomplished employee benefits specialist, Ruth provides advice and guidance on compliance with federal and state benefits laws including ERISA, IRC, ACA, and the MPPAA. Ruth also has extensive litigation and other dispute-related experience. Her combined experience increases her effectiveness as an advocate defending audits or investigations by the DOL or the IRS.
Ruth acts as Fund Counsel to Taft-Hartley multiemployer plans. Her work for these funds employ her skills of addressing their unique and multi-faceted operational and legal requirements in providing benefits to numerous participants.